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Challakere is a city municipality (taluk) in Chitradurga district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is called Oil City with numerous edible oil mills around the city and also Science City as several science and research organizations such as IISc, DRDO, BARC and ISRO have set up their establishments here.

Challakere
Taluka
Warriors College, Challakere
Nickname:  The Science/Oil City
Challakere Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14.312°N 76.651°E / 14.312; 76.651
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Chitradurga
Region	Bayaluseemē
Government
• Body	City municipality council
Area
• Total	31.12 km2 (12.02 sq mi)
Elevation	585 m (1,919 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	55,194
• Density	1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	577 522
Telephone code	08195
Vehicle registration	KA-16
Website	www.challakerecity.mrc.gov.in

Geography

Challakere is located at 14.312°N 76.651°E / 14.312; 76.651.[1] It has an average elevation of 585 metres (1919 ft).

Demographics

Challakere is the largest taluk of Chitradurga District. As of 2011^[update] India census,[2] Challakere has a population of 55,194.

Science and research organizations

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Challakere is 200 km from Bangalore where an integrated township spread over 8,000 acres (32 km²) has been set up by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

Oil industry

Challakere is also known as the 'oil city' or "second mumbai" of India because it is the second largest producer/supplier of edible oil after Mumbai. There are as many as 60+ oil industries in Challakere. Not only oil, several other industries like dal, fried gram, rice, etc. are also present. The commercial activity in the town is comparable to that of a standard district and the district enjoys a huge business turnover out of town's business.

Kambali business

Challkere is known for the kambali (woven blankets) made by the local Kuruba people.^{[citation needed]} Challakere kambali are sent to various markets across India. Challakere weekly market Sunday market has the good turnover in the state.^{[clarification needed][citation needed]}

Spiritual places

• Datta Mandira - located in Tyagaraja Nagar, and traditional practices of Datta Sampradaya, can be seen at this temple.

• Jagalurajja temple (Ajjana Gudi) - located beside the Ajjana Kere, which is the main water source for surrounding wells and drinking water for challakere.

• Challekeramma temple - Challakeramma Jathre is conducted once every five years.

• Bhavani Shankara temple - situated at Lakshmipura, was bought from Varanasi more than 200 years back without being kept on the floor to maintain the sanctity of the idol.^{[citation needed]}

Transport

Road connection

Challakere is well connected to Bangalore, Bellary, Pavagada, and Chitradurga by road. NH 150A which connects Chamarajanagara and Jevargi passes through the city. Chitradurga, which is the district headquarters, is 30 km from this city.

Education

• Government Engineering College
• Government First Grade College
• Government P. U. College
• Warriors English School
• Warriors P. U. College

Notable people

• Ta Ra Subba Rao - renowned Kannada novelist
• Challakere Brothers - known for chanting of Vedas[3]

Gallery

• 
  Challakere Town
• 
  Rose Cafe
• 
  Bamboo Craft
• 
  Railway Station
• 
  Rathotsava
• 
  Warriors School
• 
  School Inspector Office
• 
  Gandharva Cafe

References

External links

Official website

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